History & Criticism 2

Esta edición digital en formato ePub se ha realizado a partir de una edición impresa digitalizada que forma parte de los fondos de la Biblioteca Nacional de España. El proyecto de creación de ePubs ……続きを見る

This Handbook illustrates the many ways that progressive rock and metal music forge striking engagements with literary texts and themes. The authors and their objects of analytic inquiry offer globa……続きを見る

Contemporary screen industries such as film and television have become primary sites for visualizing borders, migration, maps, and travel as processes of separation and dislocation, but also connect……続きを見る

It would be easy to dismiss the films of Douglas Sirk (1897-1987) as brilliant examples of mid-century melodrama with little to say to the contemporary world. Yet Robert Pippin argues that, far from……続きを見る

As the sound-producing mechanism for the bassoon, the reed is a vital component in the sound of the entire instrument. While pre-manufactured reeds are widely available for purchase at music stores,……続きを見る

An Introduction to Film Analysis is designed to introduce students to filmmaking techniques while also providing an invaluable guide to film interpretation. It takes readers step by step through: -t……続きを見る

Explores the significance of postwar German representations of violence in other places and times. Germany's twentieth-century history has made imagining and representing violence in German culture ……続きを見る

In "Letters of Felix Mendelssohn to Ignaz and Charlotte Moscheles," the esteemed composer Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy presents a fascinating collection of personal correspondences that illuminate hi……続きを見る

In "Circus Life and Circus Celebrities," Thomas Frost presents a vivid and captivating exploration of the colorful world of 19th-century circuses. Through a mix of spirited anecdotes and meticulousl……続きを見る

In "Sebastian Bach," Reginald Lane Poole presents a meticulously researched exploration of the life and legacy of the iconic Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Poole's literary style is charact……続きを見る

In "Johann Sebastian Bach: The Organist and His Works for the Organ," André Pirro provides a meticulous exploration of Bach's life through the lens of his organ compositions. The book not only discu……続きを見る

Friedrich Schiller's "Turandot: The Chinese Sphinx" presents a captivating exploration of the titular character's complex psyche against a backdrop of East Asian culture and philosophy. Written in a……続きを見る

In "Musical Portraits: Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers," Paul Rosenfeld offers a profound exploration of contemporary music through detailed analyses of influential composers such as Stra……続きを見る

Famous Composers and Their Works presents a comprehensive exploration of the lives and contributions of renowned composers throughout history, encapsulating their most significant musical creations.……続きを見る

In "Haydn," J. Cuthbert Hadden offers an insightful exploration of the life, music, and enduring influence of Joseph Haydn, a pivotal figure in the Classical music era. Hadden employs a meticulous l……続きを見る

In "Violins and Violin Makers," Joseph Pearce offers a deep exploration of the artistry and craftsmanship inherent in the world of violins, illuminating both the historical significance and the intr……続きを見る

In "Letters of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy from 1833 to 1847," readers are invited into the intimate world of one of the 19th century's most revered composers. This collection reveals Mendelssohn's ……続きを見る

In "Old Fogy: His Musical Opinions and Grotesques," James Huneker crafts a vibrant literary tapestry that merges humor, critique, and personal reflection. This collection of essays offers an engagin……続きを見る

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In "Costume: Fanciful, Historical and Theatrical," Mrs. Aria masterfully blends scholarly inquiry with vibrant narrative to explore the multifaceted nature of costume throughout history. This engagi……続きを見る

The essay is the perfect format for a crisis. Its porous and contingent nature forgives a lack of formality, while its neglect of perfection and virtuosity releases the potential for the incomplete ……続きを見る

Fourteen revealing essays by a prominent Berlioz authority on some of the composer's acclaimed compositions (the Symphonie fantastique, Les Nuits d'été, Les Troyens) and writings (the celebrated Mém……続きを見る

A bold, restorative vision of Mozart's works, and Western art music generally, as manifestations of an idealism rooted in the sociable nature of humans. For over a generation now, many leading perfo……続きを見る

Amid the recent increase in scholarly attention to rock music, Understanding Rock stands out as one of the first books that subjects diverse aspects of the music itself to close and sophisticated an……続きを見る

We are the rock. We are the rebels. We are Gen X. In the vast chronicle of musical revolutions, where legends are often illuminated by stage lights, platinum records, and iconic riffs, Generation X ……続きを見る

Celebrate more than 100 years of magical Disney storytelling. The ideal gift for Disney, animation, and movie fans! From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Wish, Mary Poppins to The Little Mermaid, ……続きを見る

A unique account of the Japanese rock phenomenon from a legendary rock musician with an army of fans 'The most obscenely enjoyable book of the year ... enlightening, thrilling and occasionally hilar……続きを見る

The most comprehensive 500-page book about Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits (written by a real author, no AI). Sensitive storyteller, master of subtle virtuosity, relaxed superstar - Knopfler's career……続きを見る

A comprehensive biography of the music icon's life and careerーwith a new introduction and chapter on his final years and lasting legacy. In his three decades of recording, Prince had nearly thirty ……続きを見る

Science fiction films, from the original Frankenstein and The Fly to Blade Runner and The Terminator, traditionally have been filled with aliens, spaceships, androids, cyborgs, and all sorts of robo……続きを見る